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Steuben army regulations
Requests that Steuben army regulations be sent to Ensign George W. Stall.
James McHenry PapersStatus of Ship's Carpenters
Major Craig discusses the status of ship's carpenters with Samuel Hodgdon.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Status of Pay, and Court Martial Punishment
Tousard recounted the status of John Tate, appointed a nurse on the request of Dod. Lynch. Enclosed copy of order that appointed Tate to his current capacity. Charles Wilson served time for his …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Status of Capt. McRea
Before Simmons can report on the arrearages of pay due the recruits at Wilmington North Carolina under the command of Capt. Griffith McRea, he needs to know whether Capt. McRea is still in service or …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Statement of the sale of public horses
Lieutenant Colonel Butler observes that by a law a regiment is to consist of ten companies, and assumes that the Senior Lieutenants now in his regiment will receive the command of those companies, …
James McHenry PapersStand of Arms Ordered to Providence, Etc.
Among a number of supply and accounting matters, Bryant notes that the five hundred stand of arms ordered to Providence have been put on board he sloop that is to sail the following week. The …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Spare Me the Disgrace of Returning the Small Draft in Question
Blake hopes that Hodgdon spares him the disgrace of returning the small draft in question. If Hodgdon thinks it proper to discharge it, Blake will hold himself obligated to remit the same amount with …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Spanish Have Evacuated Their Posts, Etc.
Among other matters, Captain Guion announces that the Spanish troops have evacuated their posts at Walnut Hills and Natchez. The buildings and posts were left in the same state as when they were …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Some Pistols & Muskets Do Not Match the Patterns
Enclosed is a return of all the tools and utensils at the Armory. Mr. Ames thinks it important to inform Hodgdon and the Secretary of War that the pistols and muskets that have been delivered do not …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Some Employ Would Be Agreeable to Me
Power asks Hodgdon to make his case to Colonel Pickering respecting his need for employment since he has a large young family to support. He is much distressed at his current lack of business. He will …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Size of Military to be Raised
Detailed description of military forces to be raised. Amount of troops from each state relative to population.
George & Katherine Davis CollectionSickness in Philadelphia and Newport
Tousard encloses his account of pay and forage and petitions for an advance. He shares information about illnesses in Newport, and expresses concern for those in Philadelphia. The illness discussed is …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Sickness in Philadeliphia
Hodgdon bemoaned loss of neighbors in the city (Philadelphia) who left due to illness prevailing during summer months. Celebrates that his family is still well. Hodgdon chose to remain in the city …
James Robertson PapersShot & Shells of All Sizes, Etc.
Among other matters, Wilkins notes that shot and shells can be had locally at a price that will probably not exceed eighty dollars per ton. Bills No. 66, 77, and 78 have been drawn on Hodgdon for a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment to Georgia
Have prepared immediately for shipping to Georgia one thousand muskets and bayonets, fifty barrels of musket powder, and five tons of lead.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Stores Stranded on the Ohio
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that sudden cold weather has likely stranded a shipment of stores on the Ohio.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Shipment of Balfour's Chest, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon of a credit that has been applied to his account. Craig also forwards to Hodgdon a waggoner's receipts for the shipment of Doctor Balfour's chest.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Ship's Carpenters Have Arrived, Etc.
Major Craig informs Samuel Hodgdon that the ship's carpenters have all arrived and that oakum is not obtainable at this post.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling the Freight for Forty Instead of Fifty Dollars
The freight of the cannon and their carriages has been settled with Captain Le Homedieu for forty instead of fity dollars and they have gone forward.
Samuel Hodgdon Letterbook, Philadelphia, Pa., Arsenal, 1798-99.Settling the Account of Joseph Cranch
An account is being forwarded to Hodgdon for $544.45 which, after paying ten dollars to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the United States, should be forwarded to the Supervisor of New York. Cranch wants …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Mr. Heth's Accounts
Since William Heth's visit to Philadelphia has been solely for the purpose of settling his accounts, it appears reasonable to admit a charge of four dollars per day for his expenses and for his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Major Rivardi's Account
Simmons discusses Major Rivardi's pay rolls and the certification of pay and muster rolls.
Thompson Family PapersSettling Lt. Hyde's Accounts
Simmons informs McHenry that since 1st Regiment Paymaster Lt. Charles Hyde is in Philadelphia, he should be brought in to settle his long-standing accounts which are of great magnitude.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Settling Lt. Hyde's Account
Lt. Hyde explains in detail his accounts and notes that when he left Detroit on furlough, he deposited his baggage, regimental books, and vouchers for the pay, forage, and subsistence of the 1st Sub …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)
